Maruapula Secondary Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Maruapula Secondary Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maruapula Secondary Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nyetse Village, Zeerust. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

311

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maruapula Secondary Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 40 learners from Maruapula Secondary Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	21	21	100.0%
2024	34	33	97.1%
2025	40	39	97.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maruapula Secondary Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	10	10	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	24	22	91.7%
Physical Sciences	6	6	100.0%
Life Sciences	34	32	94.1%
Agricultural Sciences	14	14	100.0%
Geography	34	34	100.0%
English First Additional Language	34	34	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 311; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 97.5%.
Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School teaches considerably more learners than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 311; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 97.5%.
George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zeerust

Ikageleng High School teaches considerably more learners than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School, 875 compared with 311; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 97.5%.
Pitso Tolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School, 830 compared with 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sefatlhane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 778 learners against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Zeerust Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 774 learners against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 311; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 97.5%.
Henryville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 753 learners against Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruapula Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Maruapula Secondary Secondary School for 2027

Maruapula Secondary Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: A123, Nyetse Village, Zeerust, 2747
Postal: P.o.box 1569, Zeerust, 2865
Telephone: 083 882 9320
EMIS number: 600103606

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Maruapula Secondary Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Maruapula Secondary Secondary School directly, on 083 882 9320, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Maruapula Secondary Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Maruapula Secondary Secondary School the best school in Zeerust?

On the numbers that are published, Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's 97.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ZEERUST COMBINED SCHOOL at 93.1%.

How many other schools are there in Zeerust besides Maruapula Secondary Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zeerust, including Ikageleng High School.

How big are the classes at Maruapula Secondary Secondary School?

Maruapula Secondary Secondary School reported 311 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Maruapula Secondary Secondary School?

No. Maruapula Secondary Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's matric results like?

Maruapula Secondary Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.

Is Maruapula Secondary Secondary School a public or private school?

Maruapula Secondary Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Maruapula Secondary Secondary School?

You can call 083 882 9320. It is located at A123, Nyetse Village, Zeerust, 2747.